Dmitry Dik

Dmitry Dik, a 49-year-old resident of Rechitsa, Belarus, was recently sentenced by the Gomel Regional Court for 'aiding extremist activities' under parts 1 and 2 of Article 361-4 of the Criminal Code. He has a background in the oil industry, having worked for the state-owned company 'Belorusneft,' and previously studied at the Drogobych Oil Technical School after completing military service. His case is part of broader political repressions in Belarus that intensified following the 2020 presidential elections, characterized by widespread protests and subsequent crackdowns on dissent.